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Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / August 19

Video: Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker address the media following IU football practice

IU football offensive lineman Carter Smith, linebacker Isaiah Jones and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker addressed the media on Wednesday following practice in Bloomington as the Hoosiers continue to prepare for the season opener next month.

Tyrique Tucker News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Watch: IU football’s Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker fall camp Q&As

Watch below as IU football players Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker met with the media Wednesday morning in Bloomington. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Fernando Mendoza reveals he chose mom over money in picking IU football

Fernando Mendoza has revealed bits and pieces of his decision to transfer from Cal to Indiana over the last few months. And it isn’t hyperbolic to suggest it was a decision that helped lead to one of the greatest stories in the history of sports.

Trey Wedig News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Former IU football OT signs with Indianapolis Colts

Former IU football offensive tackle Trey Wedig has signed a free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts. He most recently played in the UFL. Listed at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Wedig spent time on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad last season.

Reed Bailey News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

Former IU basketball player Reed Bailey is transferring to St. John’s

Former Indiana forward Reed Bailey is planning to play his fifth and final season at St. John’s according to multiple Tuesday reports. The news came just hours after it was reported Bailey had entered the transfer portal.

College Football News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 6: Nebraska

College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 18
Why Curt Cignetti is the Big Ten's Most Important Coach Since Urban Meyer

Why Curt Cignetti is the Big Ten's Most Important Coach Since Urban Meyer

Every once in a while someone will come around the rises the tide of everything around them. This can happen in a family, a business, school, or anything in between.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU football: Four earn preseason AP All-America, Martin and Richard on Doak Walker Watch List

Four IU football players were voted preseason AP All-Americans ahead of the 2026 campaign. Left tackle Carter Smith and linebacker Rolijah Hardy were named to the first team, while wide receiver Charlie Becker and defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker both earned second-team nods.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU soccer kicks off 2026 season ranked No. 22

IU men’s soccer is set to start the 2026 season this week. Once again, the Hoosiers are nationally relevant, ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU soccer kicks of 2026 season ranked No. 22

IU men’s soccer is set to start the 2026 season this week. Once again, the Hoosiers are nationally relevant, ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 18
ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

The Indiana Hoosiers took the college football world by storm last season, going 16-0 and capturing their first national championship in program history.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU football has a new trophy case inside Memorial Stadium

For more than a century, the idea of an IU football trophy case was a laughable concept. Beyond a few lower-level bowl wins and an occasional appearance by traveling trophies, there wasn’t much to collect except dust.

Rolijah Hardy News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

“He loves the game”: IU football LB Rolijah Hardy staying humble amid All-American talk

There may be no player on the Indiana roster who better epitomizes the staff’s eye for talent. Coming out of his senior year at Lakeland H.S. (Lakeland, Florida), linebacker Rolijah Hardy was unranked and had no FBS offers.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was brief in his comments on Monday, but he did shed light on how his team is progressing through the dog days of fall camp.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18
Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

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Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / August 17

IU football: Curt Cignetti addresses depth at three key positions

BLOOMINGTON — As Indiana football’s fall camp continues on, the team’s roster and potential difference-makers have come more into focus. IU has a lot of returning talent, along with a strong crop of transfers who will step into big roles this year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 17

IU football ranked No. 6 in 2026 AP preseason poll

On Monday at noon Eastern, the 2026 AP preseason poll was released.  Despite Indiana coming off a perfect season which saw them win their first national championship, they will not begin their title defense atop the rankings.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / August 17

IU football is ranked No. 6 in preseason Associated Press top 25 poll

The preseason Associated Press top 25 college football poll was released Monday and Indiana is ranked No. 6. The Hoosiers were No. 20 in the preseason AP poll last season before finishing 16-0 and winning the CFP national championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
Indiana's '5-for-5' Returners Turned the Defensive Line Into the Best Group in America

Indiana's '5-for-5' Returners Turned the Defensive Line Into the Best Group in America

After Indiana's Twitter account announced that Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt were officially rejoining the team and set to take advantage of the new "5-for-5" ruling, something else became all but official.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 16

IU football DC Bryant Haines on depth on the edge: “Let them compete their tails off”

In at least one way, Indiana came in second in 2025. At 77.2 rushing yards allowed per game, the Hoosiers finished in the No. 2 spot nationally behind Texas Tech.

Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 7
ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

The moment Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers clinched the College Football Playoff National Championship in January with a 27-21 win over Miami, the most improbable title run in modern sports was cemented.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new athletic director did not exactly make the best first impression in his introductory press conference. The Boilermakers introduced Tommy McClelland to the media on Thursday, and his initial prepared statement included a jab at rival Indiana that did not exactly land.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6
New AD's diss makes it seem Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

New AD Tommy McClelland's ill-conceived diss makes it look like Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

He thought it would be a sick burn, but it made him the punchline instead.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4
Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Indiana’s future out-of-conference schedule has turned into the source of scorn. The backlash peaked after the recent cancellation of the Hoosiers’ highly anticipated 2030–2031 home-and-home series against Notre Dame.

Indiana Hoosiers News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

The Hoosiers are the latest — but not the only — program to soften up their non-conference slate. The excitement surrounding Notre Dame and USC reviving their rivalry in 2030 overshadowed a troubling development this week.

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